thanks for dry food

Many thanks to all of you for the information on dry food. What Nina said about dry food once being recommended for dental health is what I had always believed. In fact, I always thought about my mother saying, Don't get them started on canned food, or that's all they'll want! We have started

Re: One last URGENT plea for help...

Chris, where is Switters now - what town? Anywhere reasonably close to Little Rock, AR? I have just taken another feleuk+ Katrina kitty. My "feleuk room" is full, but two of my babies are going downhill very fast so I wouldn't be crowede for long. You probably said where he is now, but somehow it

Re: food - sorry about Scotch

Amy, I'm SO sorry about Scotch - he was a beautiful kitty, and I know you loved him.  It's hard to lose them.  The FELV cats often seem so healthy until the virus mutates and they develop disease.And I love your blog -Re food - I usually feed wet food in the mornings, and free-feed dry food.  When

RE: One last URGENT plea for help...

Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:TAD Where’s there a will, there’s a way Its too late (or maybe too early) for me to call Jen tonight… I can call her tomorrow… she could get him to Ashville or there were some Delta staff who had volunteered to fly small Katrina

Check out C.A.R.E.S. : Critter Advocacy.org - Filing A Complaint

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OT: Critter Advocacy.org - Home

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Re: CLS for Orange Julius (OJ)

What a sweetie your little OJ was. My sympathies to you and your wife for giving love to him and your other kitties. Hugs, Del - Original Message - From: Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 10:49 AM Subject: CLS for Orange

Re: CLS for Orange Julius (OJ)

I just got in a new really pretty orange marble boy and named him OJ in rememberence. see our available orphans at:http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.htmlKaren 817-453-4888

Re: thanks for dry food

Amy, I'm sorry it was time to say goodbye to little Scotch. He looked like such a character, what a darling face! It's always so hard, it never gets easier. I can tell from the way you told us about his passing, you are doing your best to face it stoically. (I can just picture you crying

RE: Another disaster

Michelle, I would like you to know I so very appreciate your advise since I am feeling very subjective on this topic, sometimes, I dont see things in such a manner which can put my cats at risk and so I so appreciate your and Merrys objective evaluation on the issue --- more than

RE: Another disaster - update

Tonya, moving can be my last resort --- its certainly not impossible fortunately, the property value in my area doubled within the past year or two, so I can get pretty good money for my house.. but I also take care of about 5 or 6 o f feral cat colonies in the neighborhood (I go feed

RE: One last URGENT plea for help...

I hope you can work something out. I have been so torn by this little guy. But I have 7 who don't get along and I can barely take care of as it is and I may be taking in a positive foster here if no other home can be found...:( tPatricia Lamoretti [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris [EMAIL

Re: Bailey Update

Belinda,I obviously can't understand it. With the bloodwork looking so much better! I hope you find an answer soon. Give Bailey extra kisses from me.tBelinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All,Well Bailey's results today show all organ functions are normal, all bloodwork except amylase

Scotch

Hi Amy,I wanted to add my condolences for your loss of Scotch. He'll be waiting for you at the bridge.tonyaNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amy,I'm sorry it was time to say goodbye to little Scotch. He looked like such a character, what a darling face! It's always so hard, it never gets

Wysong Food For free

I've got three unopened bags of the wheat/corn free Wysong that my cats won't touch. If someone wants it, pay shipping and it's yours! Steph

RE: Another disappointment -

Hi, everyone, I just checked the agendas on city councilors meeting today which the moratorium on the 10% rule was supposed to be introduced by city councilor, Sally who has been working on the new ordinance and its not even listed as an agenda --- she was supposed to do so back in

RE: Another disaster - update

I know you've put a lot into the place where you are. I just think if I were you I would always keep an eye out for something suitable, not put too much more money into 'cat things' for the place etc Because when it comes down to it, these limits and bans are on the rise throughout the

RE: Another disaster - update

I will keep looking.. actually I have been looking houses for sale just to explore --- I might found a pretty good sized house with a couple of acre of lands somewhere in the south valley who knows J From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonya Sent:

Re: Wysong Food For free

What is the cost for shipping? I'm in WA. state. In a message dated 2/6/2006 10:19:08 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've got three unopened bags of the wheat/corn free Wysong that my cats won't touch. If someone wants it, pay shipping and it's yours!Steph Terrie

Re: Bailey Update

Positive thoughts coming your way. =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page:

Re: Angel Scotch

I'm so sorry you lost him. Big hugs to you. Goodnight, sweet Scotch... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page:

Rabies vaccine

I am trying to take a quick poll to see how many of you give the rabies vaccine to your Felv+ kittens and cats and if you do, at what age?Thanks,Joan

RE: Rabies vaccine

Hi, I personally dont all of my vets (I have three) strongly recommend that I do not give the vac to FeLK kitties --- it compromise their immune system significantly, and it will risk trigger the illness by giving it even with healthy ones, I have heard and seen some scary side effects

RE: Rabies vaccine

Thanks. I am trying to convince them to change their policy.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, I personally don’t – all of my vets (I have three) strongly recommend that I do not give the vac to FeLK kitties --- it compromise their immune system significantly, and it

RE: Rabies vaccine

Title: Message Thanks. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Monday, February 06, 2006 4:09 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Rabies vaccineI don't.Joan Doljan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

RE: Bailey Update

Bailey, it's great to hear that all of his organs are normal and even HCT is very good -- I know it's very frustrating to see him not doing well regardless of it --- Bailey has been and will be in my thoughts and prayers and I will be sending you a positive healing energy. Hideyo -Original

RE: Rabies vaccine

The policy by the vet or by the state? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joan Doljan Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 2:09 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Rabies vaccine Thanks. I am trying to convince them to change their policy.

RE: Rabies vaccine

It is a sanctuary. I am not sure about the state laws. I never give any of my guys rabies vaccines either.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:The policy by the vet or by the state? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joan DoljanSent:

Re: Rabies vaccine

I get them the booster once every 3 years. I follow the kitten schedule when I have kittens. I wouldn't vaccinate at all, but it's required by law in new jersey. =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec

Re: Rabies vaccine

Thanks Terri!Terri Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I get them the booster once every 3 years. I follow the kitten schedule when I have kittens. I wouldn't vaccinate at all, but it's required by law in new jersey.=^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6

Re: Rabies vaccine

No problem! T - Original Message - From: Joan Doljan To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 4:26 PM Subject: Re: Rabies vaccine Thanks Terri!Terri Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get them the booster once every

RE: Rabies vaccine

If there is one (policy in sanctuary), its probably driven by the state law I hope you can convince them to change the policy with TNR program, due to the state law, I know that they give rabies shot to all kitties before releasing them, but if its sanctuary, and kept indoors, I dont

RE: Rabies vaccine

NYS law requires rabies as well. What sanctuary? (Just curious, if you can divulge that information.) PATJoan Doljan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is a sanctuary. I am not sure about the state laws. I never give any of my guys rabies vaccines either.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Wysong Food For free

There is 15lbs of food coming from Zip code 28052. I can't get to USPS to check the rate, but that should give you the info so you can. I just want the *!@ expensive food teh !@# cat won't eat out of my kitchen so it can quit being an eyesore! LOL Steph [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the

RE: Rabies vaccine

I'm not sure. I will ask them. It is on the internet, but not as a place which takes FELV+.Patricia Lamoretti [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: NYS law requires rabies as well. What sanctuary? (Just curious, if you can divulge that information.) PATJoan Doljan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is a sanctuary.

RE: dry food causing problems?

I have read a similar claim through different publications if you are feeding dry food there are a couple of things you can do to minimize the problems. First of all (this is true for canned or wet food) please make sure that you are not feeding any food which contains BHT or BHA or any

RE: One last URGENT plea for help...

Please keep us posted with the progress I am so hoping that everything will work out - --- he just looks so sweet and precious. If I had a little bigger place for my felk kitties, I could take him. Just I feel guilty everyday for the ones I have because I am not giving them as much as

Scotch

Dear Amy, I'm so sorry to hear about Scotch. But I'm glad he knew what it was to be loved right to the end. Thanks for caring. Kerry - Original Message - From: Amy Watson To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 7:59 AM Subject: thanks

Re: Bailey Update

Dear Belinda, sending prayers and positive healing thoughts for your sweet Bailey. I can't imagine the frustration and anguish you must be going through as you try to find the cause of his illness. I'm praying you have a breakthrough with the X-ray. love and hugs, Kerry - Original Message

Re: One last URGENT plea for help...

Oh Tadyou are a total hero! I hope transportation can be worked out for little Switters. It's so great that you've given him the chance of a forever home. Thank you! Kerry - Original Message - From: Tad Burnett To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday,

Moses

I knew when I started volunteering that it might be hard at times,well right now is one of those times,my sweet Moses from the sids sanctuary passed away today,his chest filled up with fluids and he could not breath. I felt something might not be right Saturday when I was there,but he just looked

Amy so sorry about Scotch

Amy, My heart gose out to you with the loss of Scotch. I agree with you that these wonderful furry family members do indeed teach us how to better care for the other ones. I have learned so much with Ms. Clyde being sick and she too has taught us so much. With Love, Karen in California

Re: Bailey Update

Hi All, I want to thank everyone for your continued prayers and positive energy. Well the xray didn't clear anything up, no tumors or enlarged lymph nodes, his lungs are all clear. and all of the rest of his organs look good, so still a mystery ... I did get the anobolic steroids and

Meggy

Could you add Meggy to the list too,she had been taken care of by the vets son for 5 months she had felv and she had to be let go Saturday,and he is taking it really bad,poor guy. And then a ferel that she took in today literally scared himself to death,poot thing lived outside for a year and

Scotch

Amy my prayers and thoughts go out to you,scotch was lucky to have you in his life. Sherry Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses.

O J

Tad sorry to hear about OJ,you are in my prayers Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

TAD TO THE RESCUE: One last URGENT plea for help...

Yeah for TAD He and Jen talked today and little Switters is moving to New England!!! We just need to work out transp. Jen has someone who works in Delta is going to see if she can get a steward to take little Switters. If not, I may have a contact with a stewards group who had

Re: Frances

Sherry,I'm so sorry.tonyaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:could you please add sweet Frances to the bridge list and the cls.She just could not pull through. Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.

Re: Moses

Sherry,Once again, I am so sorry. I so admire what you do. When some of my own pass I would like to offer hospice type fostering for felv cats. Reading your posts though, I don't know how you do it.tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I knew when I started volunteering that it might be

Sherry Thank You for Doing what you do

Sherry, It takes a very, very special person to do what you do. I thank God for you and for your caring and compassion for these beautiful animals. Reading your emails just broke my heart, but there is a bright side - you were in their lives. Sweet Frances, Meggy, Demon, Moses and all the

Re: Bailey Update

Belinda,Is the vet sure that the wasting of the muscle mass is not just due to the continued diarrhea and dehydration? It doesn't take a lot of that with a cat Even with the feeding tube it sounds like the food was just going in and going right outIs the diarrhea under control?

Re: Another disaster

I actually do think you would be a good lawyer. You have a knack for research and understanding arguments and arguing. I think you should think about it. Michelle In a message dated 2/6/2006 12:47:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One time, I mentioned to Greg

Re: Bailey Update

Belinda, my Buddy's blood work was normal for a long time even though he was wasting and was tired all the time. Eventually he got anemic and his kidneys started failing. We never got a diagnosis, but I assumed lymphoma. The vet thought possibly dry form of FIP. Corticosteroids (dex, depo)

RE: Bailey Update

Belinda, Thinking of you and Bailey... I know this is a crazy idea, but what about some sort of intestinal parasites? Could affect Bailey's ability to absorb nutrients? Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda

Re: Rabies vaccine

I don't. But mine all had it about 3.5 to 4 years ago before I adopted them. Michelle In a message dated 2/6/2006 4:00:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am trying to take a quick poll to see how many of you give the rabies vaccine to your Felv+ kittens and

Re: Bailey Update

Praying the steroids help Bailey, and there's no adverse reaction for him. love, kerry - Original Message - From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 8:46 PM Subject: Re: Bailey Update Hi All, I want to thank

Re: Frances

Dear Sherry My heart goes out to you and the dear little furballs, Frances, Moses and Meggy. So much loss and griefI can only try to imagine how you feel. Bless you for all that you do for those little souls, for all your selfless loving and caring. At least they knew that they mattered

Re: CLS for Orange Julius (OJ)

I'm in tears Tad, reading about your OJ. I'm so sorry. What a brave kitty he was, right to the end. I'm glad he found you and knew he could count on you loving and caring for him for the rest of his short life. love and hugs, kerry - Original Message - From: Tad Burnett [EMAIL

Re: Bailey Update

Hi Tonya All, He had diarrhea for 10 or 12 days, and I mean continuous diarrhea, it was ozzing out involuntarily whenever wherever. It has been under control since this last Thursday so for the last 5 days he hasn't had it. Since Friday he has lost 4 more ozs., and is getting bonier.

Re: Bailey Update

Is it too soon to start putting in some (just a bit) of a/d of nutrical or something more substantial? Or is the doctor afraid it will start the diarrhea back..I am just throwing out ideas. I have no clue. But if the bloodwork is good there is hope. I hope you get the steroids going

Re: Bailey Update

Chris, Will mention this to my vet. --- some sort of intestinal parasites -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle